Prairie farmers and agronomists needing a more definitive process to detect fusarium infection in cereal grains, particularly barley, may get such a process out of research underway at the University of Saskatchewan.
Fusarium head blight mycotoxin detector in the works
Portable machine to identify contaminated kernels under development at the University of Saskatchewan
CFIA says regulatory changes will cut agricultural red tape
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is set to make seven regulatory changes to cut red tape around agricultural production.
Research studies fruit-forage intercropping
An Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist shares the potential benefits of the practice found in trials conducted in Saskatchewan
Researchers are looking at Prairie farmers’ options for intercropping annual or perennial crops with shelterbelts composed of berry bushes and tree species such as seabuckthorn and buffalo berry, to boost biodiversity and returns.
Metagenomics change how cattle diseases are diagnosed
Researchers are using metagenomics to identify disease impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
Canadian livestock researchers are now using metagenomics to speed up the identification of diseases impacting beef cattle through bacteria, pathogens and viruses alike.
Moe says China trip laid ground work
Saskatchewan premier says signals of moving forward on canola tariffs can be seen in moves from Chinese and Canadian governments
Ongoing research on chickpea-flax intercrop shows the mix reduces ascochyta blight
The intercrop works for reducing the disease, but Michelle Hubbard, an Agricutlure and Agri-Food Canada researcher, is still working on the why
Michelle Hubbard, an Agricutlure and Agri-Food Canada researcher, says chickpea-flax intercrop works to reduce ascochyta blight disease. She shares some theories on why.
Poilievre promises EV action and calls for canola compensation
The Conservative leader’s Saskatchewan pit stop named the gas vehicle ban and canola tariffs as rural threats.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises EV action and calls for canola compensation
Sask. agriculture sector receives federal funding
Funds through PrairiesCan will assist in the continued growth of the province’s ag research and manufacturing
PrairiesCan funding will assist in the continued growth of Saskatchewan's ag research and manufacturing sectors.
New genetics could lead to more camelina acres on the Prairies
Saskatchewan research hopes to take both winter and spring camelina varieties to the next level
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the oilseed in Western Canada.
Crop plots prepped for Ag in Motion
Demonstration plots are an important part of the outdoor farm show
The key difference between crop plot seeding for Ag in Motion and other typical plots is the hard deadline, making them a priority for exhibitors — but Mother Nature remains uninterested in anyone’s deadlines.
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